Recreational Fishing in the British Virgin Islands for caribbean LME

This paper examines the potential to develop the recreational fishing industry in the British Virgin Islands. It reports on the economic potential of the industry, identifies the constraints facing its development as well as examines the recommendations made by the stakeholders within the industry. The need for this information arises from the necessity for greater fisheries contributions to the country’s economy.

LME:LEARN project is managed by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF)”.